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That is how they work: the insecticidal balls are made of para-dichlorobenzene (PDB, C6H4Cl2), an aromatic which will turn to vapor (sublime) at room temperature. The chemical is also used in urinal deodorizing cakes. Previously, mothballs had been made from the related chemical naphthalene, which has been identified as likely to be carcinogenic in humans.
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Why mothballs disappear quickly?
Mothballs are usually a solid substance called dichlorobenzene, which sublimates directly into a gas. It has no liquid state. So, it doesn't make a mess, which makes it desirable to have around clothes. However, the gas it produces, while being fatal to moths, is not that good for humans either; it's a neurotoxin. So don't hang out in your closet for too long.
What kind of lighting do you put in a clothes or coat closet?
The light selected for a clothes or coat closet needs to provide adequate brightness and color rendition of the items -- including ties, hand bags, and belts. I think halogen lighting will allow you to see bright, true colors in a closet.
What are the worst closet organization systems?
"The worst kind of closet organization systems are actually to have no system at all. With piles of clothes everywhere you waste time trying to find what you need. Also, if you have children they could get hurt playing around these piles of unorganized things. There are many types of fantastic closet organizers available online and at local Wal-Mart stores."
Can a plant live in a closet with a lamp or in a closet with no lamp?
The plant can not live in a Closet with no lamp. With no light, the plant can not make glucose (C6H12O6) The plant will evenually die. The plant in the closet will die whether or not there is a lamp, but the one with the lamp will live longer.
Which planet is closet to Mars?
Believe it or not the answer is The Earth
Is mothballs gradually vaporize in a closet a physical or chemical change?
The gradual vaporization of mothballs in a closet is a physical change. This is because the mothballs are changing from a solid state (solid mothballs) to a gaseous state (mothball vapor) without undergoing a chemical reaction.
Why mothballs disappear quickly?
Mothballs are usually a solid substance called dichlorobenzene, which sublimates directly into a gas. It has no liquid state. So, it doesn't make a mess, which makes it desirable to have around clothes. However, the gas it produces, while being fatal to moths, is not that good for humans either; it's a neurotoxin. So don't hang out in your closet for too long.
What are some options for clothes storage that organize a small closet?
The following are some options for clothes storage that organize a small closet; a double hang closet organizer, delta nursery closet organizer, and ClosetMaid Superslide closet organizer.
What is a good sentence for the word closet?
I have to go get some cloths out of my closet.
What is the standard depth of a clothes closet?
27'
What are some closet solutions for having too many clothes?
There are airtight bags available on multiple websites that can provide you with more space in your closet for other clothes.
What is the minimum height for hanging clothes in a closet?
The minimum height for hanging clothes in a closet is typically around 40 to 44 inches from the floor. This allows for easy access and prevents clothes from dragging on the ground.
Where do you put the clothes on waddle squad?
at the closets silly! where do you put clothes? (hint: CLOSET!)
What is the recommended clothes rod height for optimal functionality in a closet?
The recommended clothes rod height for optimal functionality in a closet is typically around 66 to 72 inches from the floor. This height allows for easy access to hanging clothes and maximizes the use of vertical space in the closet.
Where does Michael Jordan shop for clothes?
in your mama's closet
What do you say to a closet - joke?
You say, "Clothes the door."
What is the standard closet rod size for hanging clothes?
The standard closet rod size for hanging clothes is typically around 1-1/4 inches in diameter.
